P-plater faces $1159 fee as excuse for allegedly speeding on Melbourne’s Monash Freeway dismissed
A young P-plate driver’s excuse for allegedly speeding has failed to help her evade an eye-watering fee on Sunday.
The 20-year-old Bonnie Brook woman was allegedly driving a Hyundai i30 about 80km/h over the speed limit on the Monash Fwy at Glen Waverley, in Melbourne’s southeast, when she was spotted by police.
She was pulled over just before 2am, in the 100km/h zone near Jackson’s Rd in Mulgrave.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“The probationary driver allegedly stated that her need for speed was because she ‘had to be somewhere’,” Victoria Police Senior Constable Paul Hogan said.
Her car was impounded for a month at a cost of $1159.
“The driver may have to utilise public transport or sneakers next time she needs to be ‘somewhere’,” Hogan said.
The 20-year-old woman is expected to be charged on summons for speed and speed dangerous.
Originally published on 7NEWS
